Hope Walinski is a standout goaltender who completed her undergraduate career at Providence College in 2025 before returning for a graduate season in 2025–2026, serving as captain of the women’s ice hockey team. Throughout her collegiate career, she earned numerous academic, team, and conference honors, including Hockey East Third Team All-Star recognition. She was also named to the National Goalie of the Year Award Watch List and received Providence College’s Unsung Hero Award for the 2023–2024 season. Additionally, she earned Stop It Goaltending Goaltender of the Month honors once and Goaltender of the Week honors six times.

Walinski established herself as one of Providence College’s most accomplished goaltenders. She tied the program record for most games played by a goaltender in a single season with 35 and recorded 959 saves, the most in a single season in program history. Over her career, she accumulated 2,420 saves, posted a 2.21 goals-against average, and maintained a .918 save percentage. She also became one of only five goaltenders in program history to reach 100 career games, finishing fourth all-time with 107 appearances.

Academically, Walinski graduated from Providence College with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology, along with a Master’s Certificate in Sports Administration. She earned Dean’s List recognition across five academic years, demonstrating her commitment to excellence both on and off the ice.

Originally from Lincoln, Rhode Island, Walinski played for the Boston Jr. Eagles and attended The Winchendon School before continuing her hockey career at Providence College. Her leadership, consistency, and dedication to the game have made her an accomplished player and role model for the next generation of female hockey athletes.